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Camera-trap monitoring of mammals
The consequences of mammal activity are nearly ubiquitous at JRBP; they include distinctive browse lines on vegetation, animal trails and tracks, scat, dens, and carcasses. Yet little is known about the populations of large mammals in the Preserve, even for the frequently sighted black-tailed deer. This study is the first systematic, Preserve-wide survey of the activity of large mammals at JRBP and will help determine what mammals are present, and where and when they are active. Eventually the study may include tagging of animals so that population sizes can be estimated.
The study is led by Prof. Rodolfo Dirzo, an authority on the consequences of the loss of large mammals (termed defaunation) in the tropics. In contrast, the San Francisco Bay area appears to be seeing increased abundance of some large mammals, including mountain lions. Both types of change can have important consequences for ecosystems.
The core of the study at JRBP is a dozen "camera ... Read More
New Restoration Ecology Fellowship Program at JRBP
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is pleased to announce a new fellowship program to support a visiting scholar,
focused on the emerging science of restoration ecology.
Click here for details (PDF)
The Jasper Ridge/Eastside School Field Studies class receives Stanford Community Partnership Award 2008
The Jasper Ridge/Eastside School Field Studies class was honored by the Stanford Office of Public Affairs at the 2008 Community Partnership Awards annual luncheon. The event celebrates programs that benefit the local community and represent successful partnerships between Stanford and its neighbors.
Click here to learn more about the Field Studies Class
2006-2007 Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve Annual Report
The 2006-2007 Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve Annual Report is now available for download in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Click here to download.
JRBP Draft Strategic Plan
The draft JRBP strategic plan reviewed by the External Review Committee is available online at
jrbp.stanford.edu/stratplan.php.
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JRBP Mission Statement
The mission of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is to contribute to the understanding
of the Earth's natural systems through research, education, and protection of the
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